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Al Alberts has died

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Tommy Roberts Jr

Al Alberts, 87, who put countless singing kids on the air on his show Al Alberts Showcase, died this morning in Florida.

He and his wife, Stella, retired from Channel 6 in 1994 after 32 years

The couple married in 1954 and lived in Cape May for many years -- hence, his ditty "On the Way to Cape May."

They moved to Florida in 2001.

The show helped launch the careers of such Philly-bred performers as Andrea McArdle and Sister Sledge.

Born Al Albertini in Chester, he and friend Dave Mahoney founded The Four Aces, which sang such classics as "Three Coins in the Fountain" and "Love Is a Many Splendored Thing."

Besides his wife, he is survived by sons Al Jr. and Chris.
 
Last week, I was shocked to learn that Al had taken ill and was hospitalized. I am deeply saddened to learn of his passing this morning. Al was a true piece of Philadelphia Americana. A local Philly school boy, with professed talents that made him an international recording star and a Philadelphia Broadcast Television Pioneer. Al has always been one of my favorite local personalities and was unquestionably a local legend and genuine Philly favorite. Earlier this summer I was honored to conduct an interview with Al for the Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia. You can hear it here. http://hylitradio.com/alalberts
 
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